Introduction: Off Road Buggy (Go-Cart) Project
This was a project my son and I started when he was five. We spent almost every Saturday and many evenings working together, and it still took almost 12 months to complete.
The buggy was built to specifications provided by Edge Products, based on an older model Trax II build.
Our goal was to build something a child or adult could ride safely, but was tough, powerful and fast enough to be heaps of fun.
We wanted to fabricate as many parts as possible ourselves, but be able purchase those that proved beyond us.The plans from Edge Products are comprehensive and provided details on the fabrication and assembly of every part required to build the machine, with the exception the engine, clutch, steering wheel, disk brakes and calliper, seat and wheel rims; this still leaves a long list of parts to be made.
The Trax relies solely on its ATV's to smooth out the bumps, and let me tell you, smooth ain't the word for it. That said, doing 60kph, you could slam on the anchors, spin the steering wheel and turn her about-face without going on two wheels; very stable and heaps of fun in the mud puddles.
Anyone wanting to build a go cart or off-road buggy might find some pointers from this article: Build a Go-Kart or Off-road Buggy
Tools and Equipment Required
Enjoy the photos and if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer as best I can.
The buggy was built to specifications provided by Edge Products, based on an older model Trax II build.
Our goal was to build something a child or adult could ride safely, but was tough, powerful and fast enough to be heaps of fun.
We wanted to fabricate as many parts as possible ourselves, but be able purchase those that proved beyond us.The plans from Edge Products are comprehensive and provided details on the fabrication and assembly of every part required to build the machine, with the exception the engine, clutch, steering wheel, disk brakes and calliper, seat and wheel rims; this still leaves a long list of parts to be made.
The Trax relies solely on its ATV's to smooth out the bumps, and let me tell you, smooth ain't the word for it. That said, doing 60kph, you could slam on the anchors, spin the steering wheel and turn her about-face without going on two wheels; very stable and heaps of fun in the mud puddles.
Anyone wanting to build a go cart or off-road buggy might find some pointers from this article: Build a Go-Kart or Off-road Buggy
Tools and Equipment Required
- Welder
- Cut off Saw
- Drill Press (various sized twist drills and hole saws)
- One Metre rule
- Protractor bevel
- Tape measure
- Spanners
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Hand drill
- Angle grinder
- Hand files
- Bench with Bench vice (not essential but very handy)
- Lathe
Enjoy the photos and if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer as best I can.
1 Person Made This Project!
- 02leroyj made it!
82 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
Very Awesome! I can't wait to see yours design!
1 year ago
Hello! Very nice job! Can i have the plan with instruction and measurements? My email is zachariaspanag@gmail.com
Thanks a lot!
Reply 1 year ago
Hi Zach. Thanks for the appreciation. Plans are copywrited and can be purchased from https://theedgeproducts.com/. All the best.
1 year ago
Could you please send me the blueprints for this cart to wjfrey2@gmail.com
Thanks!
1 year ago
am i a bit late
Question 1 year ago
Hey there, may I please ask for the full plans to make the buggy please, you can send it to rudinovoil@gmail.com please, thank you very much
Question 1 year ago
hey nice cart
but can you please send me the plans
vandajohnson@outlook.com
I want to make it for a school project
thanks
Answer 1 year ago
hello
can you please send though the plans for the go kart i relay won't to make it.
send them to this address.
vandajohnson@outlook.com
2 years ago
Can you please send me blueprints with measures to my gmail laytyler2021@gmail.com
3 years ago
Looks like a honda odyssey very nice work
3 years ago
Can you send me blueprints please @ 34110@ecsdnv.net
Thank you
3 years ago
I want to make the same buggy. Can you send me a copy of the blueprints to thomasjager1009@gmail.com
Thanks
3 years ago
Hi, could you please send me the blue prints to ricgc10 at gmail dot com. THank you
4 years ago
my email is Gt3075@k12.sd.us pleases send me the measerments and the blue prints as kuickly as posible
4 years ago
can you please send me the measerments and the blue prints i really need it for a school project
4 years ago
can you please send me designs/ blue prints to noahcrivello13@gmail.com Please.
4 years ago
Could you please send the blue prints to darcysharp03@gmail.com please? would be much appreciated :)
4 years ago
Can you please send me the blue prints at bwasielewski899@gmail.com
4 years ago
Hey could you send me the blue prints to matej.kuzmanovic6@gmail.com
4 years ago
where can i buy this instructions in south africa